Saturday, March 26, 2011

My Nature Stroll around the neighborhood.

Yesterday when I got home from work it was so nice outside. I grabbed my camera and John and I set our for a walk around our neighborhood. We knew rain was in the forecast for this weekend, so it was a perfect time to stroll around and snap some photos of everything that is blooming.

These lovely little pansies are in a wire basket my Mom gave me. They are right at the front door to greet everyone.

The wisteria is really blooming in the courtyard now. The scent is heavenly!

The beautiful magenta tree peony I've got is just starting to open it's first bud!

My mint is growing rather nicely. Can't wait to make the mojitos of the season!!

This beautiful dianthus is blooming in a large container on our patio.

I was shocked my moss rose has buds on it already! That means roses are not far away.

Carolina Jasmine is blooming like crazy here and it is absolutely gorgeous. Here are some of my neighbors fences dripping with Carolina Jasmine-they are just beautiful!!

The knockout roses are blooming already around he neighborhood. Here are some glimpses of them:

Lastly, the dogwood trees are starting to bloom. I couldn't get a closer picture, but they are really gorgeous!

Oh my gosh - your spring photos are gorgeous! I am so so jealous - we just dont have that yet and I want spring to come so badly! My tulip tree was in beautiful full bloom for 2 days - then it froze. Tonight - it is snowing. (Your photos aren't helping either Missy!)

Beautiful pictures Sherri. I love seeing the wisteria. I really would love a peony. Are the tree varieties different from the regular ones? I need to look that up I guess. I love dogwoods. Ares are in full bloom but I find them hard to photograph unless you are right on top of them! They seem to blend in when you take a wider shot.

My husband, John and I went to Ireland for our 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2004. We had an awesome trip and we will never forget it. We actually got to visit our friends who live in Northern Ireland. We spent 3 wonderful days with them! The picture above was taken when we visited The Ring of Kerry. The beauty of Ireland is just spectacular! If you ever get a chance visit there.

Megan is my oldest daughter. She and Ken were married on April 12, 2008. It was a wonderful ceremony and reception!

Jenny and Kevin at their wedding 8/30/08. The wedding was at our home and turned out wonderful! Everyone had such a good time!